So, I didn’t expect to get much of anyone viewing, or even liking my posts. Especially didn’t expect to get followers so soon. I find it much of a blessing though as it has motivated me to continue this trek, so thank you. However, I haven’t had any idea of what to say, since this is probably the busiest month of the year, I have been wrapped up in a lot of things lately, like did you know that more people die in the winter…?
A few days ago, I lost my Grandfather. No please, no pity, I am not crying out for help here, I just want to share something. This man was an incredible person, beloved by all, and served in every branch of the military after his Father died in WW2. He was kind, loving and quite shy, I like to think I picked up some of those traits, since I spent a lot of my early childhood at my Grandparent’s house. He and my Grandma went together so well, he was the perfect gentleman and my Grandma brought him out of his shell, organizing parties, trips, and events. They met in the Airforce and were together for a bit over 40 years, before she passed away. My poor Grandpa gave up the will to live at that point and developed a case of Alzheimer’s. He never was the same after that.
Reflecting back on the good times, my Grandpa was an amazing role model and he taught me many things from riding a bicycle to learning how to use a computer (isn’t that neat? Not what you would expect from a grandparent!). I thank him for bringing my Mother into this world, since she too, is a miracle. Apparently my Grandmother couldn’t have children but they managed to pull it off and were lucky enough to have my Mother!
I find life throws a lot of things at you which force you to react. I didn’t react much until the funeral, since I tend to subconsciously turn off my emotions at times. I did cry though, once they started playing “Wind Beneath my Wings”, my Grandpa picked that song out for my Grandma’s funeral, since it was how she made him feel. My Mother decided that it should be played at his as well, since my Grandma felt the same way. That sure brought out the tears in me but I still got up to speak for my Grandpa afterwards. In the end, I would still count this as a blessing, for my Grandpa is now with my Grandma once again. He no longer suffers from Alzheimer’s either, because he was not the same man I knew anymore. I still loved him unconditionally and I am going to miss him a lot, but I already started missing him 7 years ago. I’m glad he rested peacefully, with my Mom by his side, he wasn’t alone for a moment.
Thank you, Grandpa. You will always be remembered.
Mystery Man 